Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL vs GeForce MX550
Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce MX550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL and GeForce MX550
Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,498 points.
GeForce MX550
The GeForce MX550 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,480 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL scores 4,498 and the GeForce MX550 reaches 4,480 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce MX550 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 1,024 (GeForce MX550). Raw compute: 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce MX550). Boost clocks: 1011 MHz vs 1320 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,498 | 4,480 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+25% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.588 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+4% |
| Boost Clock | 1011 MHz | 1320 MHz+31% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 0.31 MB | 2 MB+545% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX550 has 2 GB. The GeForce MX550 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 2 MB (GeForce MX550) — the GeForce MX550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL draws 65W versus the GeForce MX550's 25W — a 88.9% difference. The GeForce MX550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 350W (GeForce MX550). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 25W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 69.2 | 179.2+159% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce MX550 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 29.9 (GeForce MX550) — the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce MX550 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 29.9 |
| Codename | Polaris 22 | TU117S |
| Release | April 24 2018 | December 17 2021 |
| Ranking | #464 | #468 |
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